It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Belleview ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They skirted past the Crystal River Pirates 7-6. The win was nothing new for the Rattlers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Katcher Streit made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Belleview is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 2-3 otherwise. Streit was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Gilbehert Mendoza
| 02/27/25 vs Crystal River | 4 |
| 03/07/24 vs Vanguard | 3 |
| 03/11/24 vs Anderson County | 2 |
| 02/22/24 @ West Port | 2 |
| 02/25/25 vs West Port | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gilbehert Mendoza, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Another player making a difference was Dylan Florio, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
Belleview's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Crystal River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Looking ahead, Belleview will look to defend their home field on Monday against Gainesville at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Belleview has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Crystal River, they will take on Hernando at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hernando will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Crystal River surely won't give up without a fight.
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